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P172 GTF

1997 Jaguar Xj

Red Lpg 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

116,101 mi
Last recorded116,101 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 GTF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 116,101 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 113,774 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 110,763 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 108,346 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 104,912 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2011 99,435 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 92,903 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 87,178 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 78,083 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 70,854 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 70,851 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 66,918 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside front tyre heavily perished in sidewall

slight play detected in steering rack

steering rack mounting bushes starting to split from bondings

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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P172 GTF is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,239cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1997 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 101,018 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P172 GTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P172 GTF registered?

P172 GTF is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P172 GTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P172 GTF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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